Strip-shaped ice production apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to the field of ice cream production equipment, in particular to a strip-shaped ice production equipment, which comprises a rack and a belt conveyor, the rack is located in a freezing chamber, driving rollers and bottom rollers are rotationally arranged on the rack, a driving member for driving the driving rollers to rotate is arranged on the rack, an extension plate is slidably arranged on the rack, a reciprocating member for driving the extension plate to reciprocatingly slide is arranged on the rack, a distributing column is rotationally arranged at one end of the extension plate close to the belt conveyor, adjusting rollers are rotationally arranged on the extension plate between the driving rollers and the bottom rollers, a conveying belt is sequentially and jointly arranged on the driving rollers, the distributing column, the adjusting rollers and the bottom rollers, an extruder and a flavoring machine are arranged on the rack, the flavoring machine is used for spraying flavoring materials on ice cream blanks extruded by the extruder, a cutter is slidably arranged on the rack, an anti-sticking member is arranged on the cutter, and a cutting assembly for driving the cutter to vertically cut off the strip-shaped ice cream is arranged on the rack. The application has the effects of low energy consumption and good product appearance quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ice cream production equipment, and in particular to a production equipment for making strip-shaped ice cream. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, mass production of ice cream mostly adopts a segmented processing mode, with each process relying on independent conveyor equipment for connection. First, a strip-shaped ice cream blank is made by a quick-freezing device, and then the blank is transferred to the cutting equipment by a conveyor mechanism. After cutting, it needs to be transferred again to the flavoring station, where flavoring agents (mainly chocolate and dried fruit flavorings) are sprayed on by a flavoring machine.

[0003] This traditional processing method has the following drawbacks: 1. The large gaps between multiple devices cause the ice cream blanks to soften and deform due to temperature fluctuations during transportation, which seriously affects the consistency of the product shape and results in serious loss of cold energy, which will significantly increase energy consumption. 2. Because ice cream production is a continuous process, the blade is prone to causing ice cream to stick together and produce uneven cuts when cutting, which will result in a poor appearance of the product and affect its sales. 3. The independent setting of the seasoning process will result in poor bonding between ice cream and seasonings, which may lead to unstable adhesion of seasonings and contamination of the conveying components. These are shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to improve the problems existing in traditional ice cream production, this application provides a production equipment for making strip-shaped ice cream.

[0005] The technical solution of the strip-shaped ice-making production equipment provided in this application is as follows: A production device for making strip-shaped ice cream includes a frame and a belt conveyor. The frame is located in a freezing chamber. A drive roller and a bottom roller are rotatably mounted on the frame. A drive component for rotating the drive roller is mounted on the frame. An extension plate is slidably mounted on the frame. A reciprocating component for reciprocating the extension plate is mounted on the frame. A material distribution column is rotatably mounted on one end of the extension plate near the belt conveyor. An adjusting roller is rotatably mounted on the extension plate between the drive roller and the bottom roller. A conveyor belt is sequentially and jointly wound around the drive roller, the material distribution column, the adjusting roller, and the bottom roller. An extruder and a flavoring machine are mounted on the frame. The extruder is near the drive roller. The flavoring machine is used to spray flavorings onto the ice cream blanks extruded by the extruder. A cutter is slidably mounted on the frame. An anti-sticking component is mounted on the cutter to prevent the cut ice cream from sticking to the cutter. A cutting assembly is mounted on the frame to drive the cutter to vertically cut the strip-shaped ice cream.

[0006] Optionally, the difference between the diameter of the active roller and the diameter of the adjusting roller is greater than the diameter of the material distribution column.

[0007] Optionally, a clamping frame is provided on the frame at both ends of the drive roller. An end block is vertically slidably provided on the clamping frame, and a pressure roller is rotatably provided between the two end blocks. A vertical abutting screw is threaded onto the clamping frame. The bottom of the abutting screw abuts against the end block, and a handle is provided on the top of the abutting screw. The pressure roller presses the conveyor belt onto the drive roller.

[0008] Optionally, the driving component includes a drive motor mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the control system. Both the output shaft of the drive motor and the drive roller are provided with pulleys, and a belt is wound around both pulleys.

[0009] Optionally, the reciprocating component includes a reciprocating cylinder mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the control system, wherein a mounting plate is provided on the piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder, and the mounting plate is mounted on the extension plate.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the control system starts the drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor drives the active roller to rotate through the belt and pulley. Due to the pressing action of the pressure roller, the active roller drives the conveyor belt to rotate in sequence along the active roller, the distributing column, the adjusting roller, and the bottom roller through friction. The extruder extrudes ice cream blanks onto the conveyor belt, and the flavoring machine sprays flavorings onto the ice cream blanks. In the low-temperature environment of the freezing chamber, the flavorings are frozen onto the ice cream blanks. The cutting component cuts the flavored ice cream blanks to the designed length, and the control system starts... When the reciprocating cylinder is activated, its piston rod retracts, causing the extension plate to slide via the mounting plate. Because the conveyor belt at the drive roller is pressed by the pressure roller, the length of the conveyor belt between the adjustment roller and the bottom roller increases as the extension plate slides, while the length of the conveyor belt between the drive roller and the distribution column decreases. As a result, the ice cream cut on the conveyor belt at the distribution column slides onto the belt conveyor, which then transports the cut ice cream to the next processing position. Meanwhile, the piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder extends, causing the distribution column to reset.

[0011] Optionally, the cutting assembly includes a stand mounted on the frame, a horizontal hydraulic cylinder electrically connected to the control system mounted on the stand, the axis of the piston rod of the horizontal hydraulic cylinder being parallel to the conveying direction of the ice cream blank on the conveyor belt, a bracket mounted on the piston rod of the horizontal hydraulic cylinder, a vertical hydraulic cylinder electrically connected to the control system mounted on the bracket, and the cutter being arranged on the piston rod of the vertical hydraulic cylinder.

[0012] Optionally, the anti-stick component includes an electric heater disposed on the cutter, and a heat-insulating ceramic is disposed between the cutter and the piston rod of the vertical cylinder.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, during the conveyor belt conveying ice cream, the control system activates the horizontal hydraulic cylinder, and the piston rod of the horizontal hydraulic cylinder extends, so that the moving speed and direction of the support are consistent with the conveying direction of the ice cream. At the same time, the piston rod of the vertical hydraulic cylinder extends quickly, and the cutter quickly approaches the conveyor belt. The temperature on the cutter quickly cuts the strip of ice cream into segments. Because the cutting process is fast and the temperature of the cutter is high, the cut ice cream does not stick to the cutter, and the cut is relatively flat, thereby improving the appearance of the product.

[0014] Optionally, the seasoning machine is equipped with a camera electrically connected to the control system.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the camera will feed back the condition of the ice cream surface to the control system, so that workers can observe the ice cream production process in a timely manner.

[0016] Optionally, the bottom of the frame is provided with casters, the bottom of the frame is threaded with a support screw, the bottom of the support screw is provided with a support base, and the support screw is threaded with an anti-loosening nut, which is used to abut against the frame.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for workers to move or fix the position of the machine frame.

[0018] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: The control system starts the drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor drives the drive roller to rotate through the belt and pulley. Due to the pressing action of the pressure roller, the drive roller drives the conveyor belt to rotate in sequence along the drive roller, the distribution column, the adjusting roller and the bottom roller through friction. The extruder extrudes ice cream blanks on the conveyor belt, and the flavoring machine sprays flavorings onto the ice cream blanks. In the low temperature environment of the freezing chamber, the flavorings are frozen on the ice cream blanks. The cutting assembly cuts the seasoned ice cream blanks to the designed length. The control system activates the reciprocating cylinder, whose piston rod retracts. The piston rod drives the extension plate to slide via the mounting plate. Because the conveyor belt at the drive roller is pressed by the pressure roller, the length of the conveyor belt between the adjustment roller and the bottom roller increases as the extension plate drives the adjustment roller to slide. The length of the conveyor belt between the drive roller and the distribution column decreases. Therefore, the cut ice cream on the conveyor belt at the distribution column slides onto the belt conveyor. The belt conveyor transports the cut ice cream to the next processing position, and the piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder extends, causing the distribution column to reset again. During the conveyor belt transport of ice cream, the control system activates the horizontal hydraulic cylinder. The piston rod of the horizontal hydraulic cylinder extends, so that the moving speed and direction of the support are consistent with the conveying direction of the ice cream. At the same time, the piston rod of the vertical hydraulic cylinder extends rapidly, and the cutter quickly approaches the conveyor belt. The temperature of the cutter quickly cuts the strip of ice cream into segments. Because the cutting process is fast and the temperature of the cutter is high, the cut ice cream does not stick to the cutter, and the cut is relatively smooth, thereby improving the appearance of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the extruder, the seasoning machine, and the cutter in the embodiments of this application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view used in the embodiments of this application to illustrate the positional relationship between the drive roller, the adjusting roller, and the distribution column.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view used in the embodiments of this application to illustrate the positional relationship between the drive roller, the pressure roller, and the clamping frame.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Frame; 2. Belt conveyor; 3. Drive roller; 4. Bottom roller; 5. Drive component; 51. Drive motor; 52. Pulley; 53. Belt; 6. Extension plate; 7. Reciprocating component; 71. Reciprocating cylinder; 72. Mounting plate; 8. Feed distribution column; 9. Adjusting roller; 10. Conveyor belt; 11. Extruder; 12. Seasoning machine; 13. Cutter; 14. Anti-stick component; 141. Electric heater; 142. Thermal insulation ceramic; 15. Cutting assembly; 151. Vertical frame; 152. Horizontal cylinder; 153. Support; 154. Vertical cylinder; 16. Pressing frame; 17. End block; 18. Pressure roller; 19. Abutment screw; 20. Handle; 21. Camera; 22. Caster wheel; 23. Support screw; 24. Support base; 25. Anti-loosening nut. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0025] This application discloses a production equipment for making strip-shaped ice.

[0026] Reference Figure 1A production device for making strip-shaped ice includes a frame 1 and a belt conveyor 2. The frame 1 is located in the freezing chamber. A caster wheel 22 is bolted to the bottom of the frame 1. A support screw 23 is threaded to the bottom of the frame 1. A support seat 24 is bolted to the bottom of the support screw 23. An anti-loosening nut 25 is threaded on the support screw 23. The anti-loosening nut 25 is used to abut against the frame 1.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 The frame 1 is rotatably connected to the drive roller 3 and the bottom roller 4, and the frame 1 is provided with a drive component 5 that drives the drive roller 3 to rotate.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 The drive unit 5 includes a drive motor 51 that is bolted to the frame 1 and electrically connected to the control system. The output shaft of the drive motor 51 and the drive roller 3 are both bolted with pulleys 52, and a belt 53 is wound around the two pulleys 52.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 An extension plate 6 is horizontally slidably connected to the frame 1. A reciprocating component 7 is arranged on the frame 1 to drive the extension plate 6 to slide back and forth. The reciprocating component 7 includes a reciprocating cylinder 71 that is bolted to the frame 1 and electrically connected to the control system. A mounting plate 72 is bolted to the piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder 71 and welded to the extension plate 6.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 A material distribution column 8 is rotatably connected to one end of the extension plate 6 near the belt conveyor 2. The diameter of the material distribution column 8 is 2cm. The material distribution column 8 is located above the belt conveyor 2 and close to the top of the belt conveyor 2. An adjusting roller 9 is rotatably connected to the extension plate 6 between the drive roller 3 and the bottom roller 4. The drive roller 3, the material distribution column 8, the adjusting roller 9 and the bottom roller 4 are sequentially and jointly wound with a conveyor belt 10. The difference between the diameter of the drive roller 3 and the diameter of the adjusting roller 9 is greater than the diameter of the material distribution column 8, and the diameter of the material distribution column 8 is smaller than the diameter of the adjusting roller 9.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 A clamping frame 16 is bolted to both ends of the frame 1 and the drive roller 3. An end block 17 is vertically slidably arranged on the clamping frame 16. A pressure roller 18 is rotatably connected between the two end blocks 17. A vertical abutting screw 19 is threaded onto the clamping frame 16. The bottom of the abutting screw 19 abuts against the end block 17. A handle 20 is welded to the top of the abutting screw 19. The pressure roller 18 presses the conveyor belt 10 onto the drive roller 3.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 An extruder 11 and a flavoring machine 12 are arranged on the frame 1. A camera 21 electrically connected to the control system is attached to the flavoring machine 12. The extruder 11 is close to the drive roller 3. The flavoring machine 12 is used to spray flavorings onto the ice cream blanks extruded by the extruder 11.

[0033] The control system starts the drive motor 51. The output shaft of the drive motor 51 drives the drive roller 3 to rotate through the belt 53 and pulley 52. ​​Due to the pressing action of the pressure roller 18, the drive roller 3 drives the conveyor belt 10 to rotate in sequence along the drive roller 3, the distribution column 8, the adjusting roller 9 and the bottom roller 4 through friction.

[0034] The extruder 11 extrudes strip-shaped ice cream blanks onto the rotating conveyor belt 10, and the flavoring machine 12 sprays flavorings onto the ice cream blanks. In the low-temperature environment of the freezer, the flavorings are frozen onto the ice cream blanks.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 A cutter 13 is slidably arranged on the frame 1, and a cutting assembly 15 for driving the cutter 13 to vertically cut the strip of ice cream is arranged on the frame 1.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 The cutting assembly 15 includes a stand 151 bolted to the frame 1. A horizontal cylinder 152 electrically connected to the control system is bolted to the stand 151. The axis of the piston rod of the horizontal cylinder 152 is parallel to the conveying direction of the ice cream blank on the conveyor belt 10. A bracket 153 is bolted to the piston rod of the horizontal cylinder 152. A vertical cylinder 154 electrically connected to the control system is bolted to the bracket 153. The cutter 13 is arranged on the piston rod of the vertical cylinder 154.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 An anti-sticking component 14 is provided on the cutter 13 to prevent the cut ice cream from sticking to the cutter 13. The anti-sticking component 14 includes an electric heater 141 bolted to the cutter 13 and electrically connected to the control system. A heat-insulating ceramic 142 is arranged between the cutter 13 and the piston rod of the vertical cylinder 154.

[0038] During the conveyor belt 10's transport of ice cream, the control system activates the horizontal cylinder 152, extending its piston rod so that the moving speed and direction of the support 153 are consistent with the conveying direction of the ice cream. Simultaneously, the piston rod of the vertical cylinder 154 extends rapidly, and the cutter 13 quickly approaches the conveyor belt 10. The temperature on the cutter 13 quickly cuts the strip of ice cream into segments. Afterward, the piston rods of the horizontal cylinder 152 and the vertical cylinder 154 retract, thereby resetting the cutter 13.

[0039] During the conveying process of the cut ice cream, the control system will activate the reciprocating cylinder 71. The piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder 71 will retract, and the piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder 71 will drive the extension plate 6 to slide through the mounting plate 72. Since the conveyor belt 10 at the active roller 3 is pressed by the pressure roller 18, the length of the conveyor belt 10 between the adjustment roller 9 and the bottom roller 4 will become longer during the sliding process of the extension plate 6 driving the adjustment roller 9, and the length of the conveyor belt 10 between the active roller 3 and the distribution column 8 will become shorter.

[0040] Therefore, the ice cream that has been cut on the conveyor belt 10 that has moved to the sorting column 8 will slide onto the belt conveyor 2. The belt conveyor 2 will transport the cut ice cream to the next processing position, and the piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder 71 will extend again, thereby resetting the position of the sorting column 8. This process is repeated so that the cut ice cream is placed on the belt conveyor 2 in sequence.

[0041] The implementation principle of a strip-shaped ice-making production equipment in this application embodiment is as follows: the control system starts the drive motor 51, and the output shaft of the drive motor 51 drives the active roller 3 to rotate through the belt 53 and pulley 52. ​​Due to the pressing effect of the pressure roller 18, the active roller 3 drives the conveyor belt 10 to rotate in the order of active roller 3, material distribution column 8, adjusting roller 9 and bottom roller 4 through friction.

[0042] The extruder 11 extrudes strip-shaped ice cream blanks onto the rotating conveyor belt 10, and the flavoring machine 12 sprays flavorings onto the ice cream blanks. In the low-temperature environment of the freezer, the flavorings are frozen onto the ice cream blanks.

[0043] During the conveyor belt 10's transport of ice cream, the control system activates the horizontal cylinder 152, extending its piston rod so that the moving speed and direction of the support 153 are consistent with the conveying direction of the ice cream. Simultaneously, the piston rod of the vertical cylinder 154 extends rapidly, and the cutter 13 quickly approaches the conveyor belt 10. The temperature on the cutter 13 quickly cuts the strip of ice cream into segments. Afterward, the piston rods of the horizontal cylinder 152 and the vertical cylinder 154 retract, thereby resetting the cutter 13.

[0044] During the conveying process of the cut ice cream, the control system will activate the reciprocating cylinder 71. The piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder 71 will retract, and the piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder 71 will drive the extension plate 6 to slide through the mounting plate 72. Since the conveyor belt 10 at the active roller 3 is pressed by the pressure roller 18, the length of the conveyor belt 10 between the adjustment roller 9 and the bottom roller 4 will become longer during the sliding process of the extension plate 6 driving the adjustment roller 9, and the length of the conveyor belt 10 between the active roller 3 and the distribution column 8 will become shorter.

[0045] Therefore, the ice cream that has been cut on the conveyor belt 10 that has moved to the sorting column 8 will slide onto the belt conveyor 2. The belt conveyor 2 will transport the cut ice cream to the next processing position, and the piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder 71 will extend again, thereby resetting the position of the sorting column 8. This process is repeated so that the cut ice cream is placed on the belt conveyor 2 in sequence.

[0046] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A production equipment for making strip-shaped ice, comprising a frame (1) and a belt conveyor (2), characterized in that: The frame (1) is located in the freezing chamber. A drive roller (3) and a bottom roller (4) are rotatably mounted on the frame (1). A drive component (5) for driving the drive roller (3) to rotate is mounted on the frame (1). An extension plate (6) is slidably mounted on the frame (1). A reciprocating component (7) for driving the extension plate (6) to slide back and forth is mounted on the frame (1). A material distribution column (8) is rotatably mounted on one end of the extension plate (6) near the belt conveyor (2). An adjusting roller (9) is rotatably mounted on the extension plate (6) between the drive roller (3) and the bottom roller (4). The drive roller (3), the material distribution column (8), and the adjusting roller (9) are connected. 9) and the bottom roller (4) are sequentially and jointly wound with a conveyor belt (10). An extruder (11) and a flavoring machine (12) are provided on the frame (1). The extruder (11) is close to the drive roller (3). The flavoring machine (12) is used to spray flavorings onto the ice cream blanks extruded by the extruder (11). A cutter (13) is slidably provided on the frame (1). An anti-sticking part (14) is provided on the cutter (13). The anti-sticking part (14) is used to prevent the cut ice cream from sticking to the cutter (13). A cutting assembly (15) is provided on the frame (1) for driving the cutter (13) to vertically cut the strip ice cream.

2. The production equipment for making strip-shaped ice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The difference between the diameter of the active roller (3) and the diameter of the adjusting roller (9) is greater than the diameter of the material distribution column (8), and the diameter of the material distribution column (8) is smaller than the diameter of the adjusting roller (9).

3. The production equipment for making strip-shaped ice according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping frame (16) is provided on the frame (1) at both ends of the drive roller (3). An end block (17) is vertically slidably provided on the clamping frame (16). A pressure roller (18) is rotatably provided between the two end blocks (17). A vertical abutting screw (19) is threaded onto the clamping frame (16). The bottom of the abutting screw (19) abuts against the end block (17). A handle (20) is provided on the top of the abutting screw (19). The pressure roller (18) presses the conveyor belt (10) onto the drive roller (3).

4. The production equipment for making strip-shaped ice according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive unit (5) includes a drive motor (51) mounted on the frame (1) and electrically connected to the control system. Both the output shaft of the drive motor (51) and the drive roller (3) are provided with pulleys (52), and a belt (53) is wound around both pulleys (52).

5. The production equipment for making strip-shaped ice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reciprocating component (7) includes a reciprocating cylinder (71) disposed on the frame (1) and electrically connected to the control system. The piston rod of the reciprocating cylinder (71) is provided with a mounting plate (72), which is disposed on the expansion plate (6).

6. The production equipment for making strip-shaped ice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting assembly (15) includes a stand (151) mounted on the frame (1), a horizontal cylinder (152) electrically connected to the control system is mounted on the stand (151), the axial direction of the piston rod of the horizontal cylinder (152) is parallel to the conveying direction of the ice cream blank on the conveyor belt (10), a bracket (153) is mounted on the piston rod of the horizontal cylinder (152), a vertical cylinder (154) electrically connected to the control system is mounted on the bracket (153), and the cutter (13) is arranged on the piston rod of the vertical cylinder (154).

7. The production equipment for making strip-shaped ice according to claim 6, characterized in that: The anti-sticking component (14) includes an electric heater (141) disposed on the cutter (13), and a heat-insulating ceramic (142) is disposed between the cutter (13) and the piston rod of the vertical cylinder (154).

8. The production equipment for making strip-shaped ice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seasoning machine (12) is equipped with a camera (21) that is electrically connected to the control system.

9. The production equipment for making strip-shaped ice according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame (1) is provided with casters (22), the bottom of the frame (1) is threaded with a support screw (23), the bottom of the support screw (23) is provided with a support base (24), and the support screw (23) is threaded with an anti-loosening nut (25), which is used to abut against the frame (1).

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